Photo Coverage: Alicia Keys Introduces STICK FLY to the Press!October 20, 2011Rosie Benton, Dulé Hill, Mekhi Phifer, Tracie Thoms, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Condola Rashadall star in STICK FLY, the critically-acclaimed American play by Lydia R. Diamond and directed byKenny Leon and produced by Alicia Keys. STICK FLY begins previews on Friday, November 18, 2011 and officially opens on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Cort Theatre. Today, the company met the press and below, BroadwayWorld brings you complete photo coverage of the event.
FREEZE FRAME: Alicia Keys & STICK FLY Company Meets the Press!October 20, 2011Rosie Benton, Dulé Hill, Mekhi Phifer, Tracie Thoms, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Condola Rashad all star in STICK FLY, the critically-acclaimed American play by Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Kenny Leon and produced by Alicia Keys. STICK FLY begins previews on Friday, November 18, 2011 and officially opens on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Cort Theatre. Today, the company met the press and below, BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek of the event below. Stay tuned for our complete photo and video coverage!
Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of HUGH JACKMAN: BACK ON BROADWAY!October 18, 2011Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage this month in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, playing October 25, 2011 to January 1, 2012 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Today, Jackman hosted a press event and below, BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage of the meet and greet.
FREEZE FRAME: Hugh Jackman is Back! Sneak Peek of HUGH JACKMAN, BACK ON BROADWAY Press DayOctober 18, 2011Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage this month in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, playing October 25, 2011 to January 1, 2012 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Today, Jackman hosted a press event and below, BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek in anticipation of our full photo and video coverage coming shortly! Stay tuned.
Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Town Hall Honors Judith Jamison & Joyce F. Brown with 'Friend of the Arts' AwardsOctober 18, 2011The Town Hall, New York City's landmark theatre and concert venue (123 West 43rd Street), honored two influential women: Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emerita of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and Dr. Joyce F. Brown, President of the Fashion Institute of Technology. They received The Town Hall's ‘Friend of the Arts' Award on Sunday, October 16th, 2011. The award is presented annually to individuals in recognition and appreciation for their abiding interest in the development, enrichment and support of the arts.
Exclusive Coverage: Rehearsal with IRVING BERLIN: RAGS TO RITZESOctober 15, 2011The New York Pops orchestra - famous for presenting popular music with a symphony orchestra of the highest quality - celebrated the music of Irving Berlin in a stirring program entitled 'Rags to Ritzes.' Under the baton of guest director Jack Everly, the concert kicked off the orchestra's 29th season on October 14 with an evening of quintessentially American music.
FREEZE FRAME: Exclusive Rehearsal with IRVING BERLIN: RAGS TO RITZESOctober 14, 2011The New York Pops orchestra - famous for presenting popular music with a symphony orchestra of the highest quality - celebrates the music of Irving Berlin in a stirring program entitled 'Rags to Ritzes'. Under the baton of guest director Jack Everly, the concert kicks off the orchestra's 29th season with an evening of quintessentially American music.
Photo Coverage: THE MOUNTAINTOP Theatre Arrivals & After PartyOctober 14, 2011The Mountaintop starring Samuel L. Jackson (DR. Martin Luther King, Jr.,) and Angela Bassett, directed by the Tony-nominated Kenny Leon (Fences, A Raisin in the Sun), opened last night, October 13, 2011 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the starry arrivals and celebratory after party and brings you photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett Open THE MOUNTAINTOP October 14, 2011The Mountaintop starring Samuel L. Jackson (DR. Martin Luther King, Jr.,) and Angela Bassett, directed by the Tony-nominated Kenny Leon (Fences, A Raisin in the Sun), opened last night, October 13, 2011 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. It was an emotional night and BroadwayWorld was there to caputure it all. Below, we bring you Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson's premiere curtain call. The performance marked Jackson's official Broadway debut.
Photo Coverage: Zoe Kazan's WE LIVE HERE Celebrates Opening Night at MTCOctober 13, 2011Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of WE LIVE HERE by Zoe Kazan, directed by Sam Gold, opened last night, October 12 at New York City Center - Stage I.. Due to popular demand, the production has been extended through Sunday, November 6. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night party and brings you photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa et al. Open THE LYONS at the Vineyard Theatre!October 12, 2011Vineyard Theatre opened the world-premiere production of Nicky Silver's play THE LYONS, starring Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa, last night, October 11. The production, which was originally scheduled to run through October 30 has been extended through through November 11 due to popular demand. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night and brings you photo coverage of the curtain call and celebratory arter party below!
Photo Coverage: Stars Celebrate THE LYONS Opening at the Vineyard - Theatre Arrivals!October 12, 2011Vineyard Theatre opened the world-premiere production of Nicky Silver's play THE LYONS, starring Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa, last night, October 11. The production, which was originally scheduled to run through October 30 has been extended through through November 11 due to popular demand. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night and brings you photo coverage of the starry arrivals below!
FREEZE FRAME: Julia Murney, Mary Testa & QUEEN OF THE MIST Company Meets the Press!October 5, 2011Queen of the Mist begins performances Tuesday, October 18 at The Gym at Judson Memorial Church in anticipation of a November 6 opening. Queen of the Mist stars D.C. Anderson (The Phantom of the Opera, The Life Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby), Stanley Bahorek (See Rock City & Other Destinations, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Theresa McCarthy (Titanic, Floyd Collins), Julia Murney (Wicked, The Wild Party, First Lady Suite), Andrew Samonsky (South Pacific, Tales of the City), Tally Sessions (The House of Blue Leaves, Yank!), and Mary Testa (On The Town, Marie Chrtistine, Xanadu, 42nd Street). The production was created by Michael John LaChiusa and directed by Jack Cummings III and choreographed by Scott Rink.
Today, October 5, the company met the press and below, we bring you a sneak peek teaser of the event. Stay tuned for complete photo coverage and video interviews with the cast!
Photo Coverage: Introducing BONNIE & CLYDE - Performance Preview!October 5, 2011BONNIE & CLYDE will play at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, beginning previews on Friday, November 4th and opening on Thursday, December 1st. The company met the press yesterday, October 4, and treated the audience to a sneak peek performance preview. Below, we bring you complete photo coverage of the event!
FREEZE FRAME: Meet BONNIE & CLYDE - Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan Welcome the PressOctober 4, 2011BONNIE & CLYDE will play at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, beginning previews on Friday, November 4th and opening on Thursday, December 1st. The company met the press today and treated the audience to a sneak peek performance preview. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a Freeze Frame of stars Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes at the event. CLICK HERE to watch the very first rehearsal performance footage and stay tuned for complete photo coverage and company interviews coming soon!
Photo Coverage: Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Stephen Sondheim & More Celebrate 'Friends In Deed'October 4, 2011For two decades Friends In Deed has offered emotional and spiritual support for all those affected by life threatening illness, caregiving and grief. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Friends In Deed, Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker and Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick hosted 'A Little Jurassic Treasure Hunt,' a once-in-a-lifetime event last night, October 3, 2011. At this special benefit event, guests formed teams to trace clues through the American Museum of Natural History in a specially devised hunt created by legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Following a cocktail reception in The Museum's Hall of Mammals, the hunt took place in the Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs and the Hall of Ornithischian Dinosaurs before a dinner reception in the Rose Center for Earth and Space.
UP ON THE MARQUEE: OTHER DESERT CITIES!October 3, 2011Jon Robin Baitz's OTHER DESERT CITIES, starring Stacy Keach, Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Thomas Sadoski and Judith Light will begin preview performances Oct. 12 at the Booth Theatre and will open Thursday, November 3. The marquee is up and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below!
Up on the Marquee: HUGH JACKMAN BACK ON BROADWAYOctober 2, 2011He's back! Tickets for Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway are now available to the public at the Broadhurst Theatre box office (235 West 44th Street) and via Telecharge, now accepting all major credit cards. Visit www.telecharge.com or call 212 239 6200. Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage for a 10-week engagement in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, beginning previews on October 25, 2011. Opening night has been set for November 10; the production will run through January 1, 2012.